Live music and comedy paying homage to George Carlin. There will also be Carlin-inspired art and nostalgia and a raffle for a portrait of Carlin drawn by Sharpie artist Justin McAllister. Cover charge includes one raffle ticket; admission without a raffle ticket is $4. A portion of proceeds will benefit Safe Passage.

An opening reception for the exhibit of contemporary Brazilian lithographs on display through Nov. 29.

CCT 'Honk!' Auditions

Time: 2 – 5 p.m. Sunday, 6:30 – 9 p.m. Monday

Dates: Nov. 4 and 5

Place: First United Methodist Church, 321 Oak St.

More information: www.cctonstage.com

Open auditions for a family production of the tale of the ugly duckling. Those auditioning must be at least 7 years old and will be expected to perform an a capella song or nursery rhyme of their choice and participate in an acting audition. Performances are scheduled for March.

Blood Drive

Time: 1 – 6 p.m.

Date: Monday, Nov. 5

Place: Holmes Student Center

Look Good ... Feel Better

Time: 4 – 6 p.m.

Date: Monday, Nov. 5

Place: The Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital

More information: 815-748-2958 or www.kishhospital.org/programs

This free program teaches beauty techniques to women and girls actively undergoing cancer treatment to help them combat appearance-related side effects. Participants will learn tips for skin care, hair care, makeup and wigs and will each receive a free kit of cosmetics. Registration is required and closes three days before the program date.

Holidays with Diabetes

Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Date: Monday, Nov. 5

Place: Kish Hospital's Roberts Conference Center

More information: 815-748-8962 or www.kishhospital.org/programs

The holidays present a challenge for those with diabetes. A diabetes educator will share medication strategies to help you enjoy the holidays without the stress of elevated blood sugars. Registration is required and closes three days before the program date.

Blood Drive

Time: Noon – 5 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Place; Holmes Student Center

Swing Dancing

Time: 7 – 11 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 6

Place: The House Cafe, 263 E. Lincoln Highway

Cost: $5

Lesson at 7 p.m., followed by three hours of social dancing. No partner required, leather-soled shoes recommended.

Bible Study Fellowship

Time: 9 – 10:50 a.m.

Date: Wednesday, Nov. 7

Place: Evangelical Free Church of Sycamore/DeKalb, 150 Bethany Road

More information: 815-899-9228 or tguner2@comcast.net

The start of a new session for this women's Bible study group. Child care provided.

Hope at the Holidays

Time: 6:30 – 8 p.m.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 8

Place: DeKalb County Hospice

More information: 815-756-3000

A special program for people experiencing the end-of-year holidays for the first time since the death of a loved one. Registration is required and closes three days before the program date.

Spouses can visit booths with fun one-on-one activities to help enrich and strengthen their relationship. Free childcare provided. Food provided by Jimmy John's.

Holiday Bazaar

Time: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 10

Place: First United Methodist Church, Fourth and Oak streets

Homemade crafts, bakery shop and attic treasures. A coffee shop will be open from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m., and lunch will be served at 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

DeKalb Area Artists Holiday Exhibition

Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Date: Sunday, Nov. 11

Place: The Egyptian Theatre, 135 N. Second St.

More information: 815-758-0313

Caring for the Caregiver

Time: Noon – 1:30 p.m.

Date: Monday, Nov. 12

Place: The Cancer Center at Kishwaukee Community Hospital

More information: 815-748-2958 or www.kishhospital.org/programs

A series exploring the challenges faced by caregivers to learn new insights, practical steps and effective coping strategies. For friends, family members and caregivers of people with cancer. Share your experience and hear from others. Box lunch provided. Registration is required and closes three days before the program date.

Blood Drive

Time: Noon – 6 p.m.

Date: Monday, Nov. 12

Place: Northern Illinois University, 1425 W. Lincoln Highway

Untwist Your Thinking

Time: 5:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Date: Monday, Nov. 12

Place: Kish Hospital's Roberts Conference Center

More information: 815-748-8962 or www.kishhospital.org/programs

Emotional distress is often linked to distorted or unhelpful thoughts. Learn to recognize when this is occurring and how to rework these distortions to improve your mood. Registration is required and closes three days before the program date.

Two one-act comedies, one of which is a sketch comedy performance created by G-K students.

Early Bird Shopping

Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 3

Place: CrossWind Community Church, 13100 Cherry Road

More information: 815-784-5427

Shop for a variety of homemade treasures, fresh baked goods, jewelry, pottery, charms and items from companies like Miche, Thirty-One, Tastefully Simple, Pampered Chef, Tupperware, Mary Kay, Pink Papaya, Arbonne, Gold Canyon Candles, Scentsy and Avon. A lunch of sloppy joes, chips and pop will be available for $3.50. Proceeds support local and global charity efforts.

Electronics Recycling Collection

Time: 12:30 – 2:30 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 3

Place: Municipal parking lot at City Hall

More information: 815-748-2408

Norris Spaghetti Dinner

Time: 4 – 7 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 3

Place: St. Catherine of Genoa, 340 S. Stott St.

Tickets: $5 minimum donation

More information: 847-987-1989

Dinner includes spaghetti, garlic bread, salad, green beans, cake and beverage. Dine in or carryout; free delivery in Genoa and Kingston. Proceeds to benefit Beau Norris, son of Brad and Denise Norris of Genoa and grandson of Bruce and Patricia Kozlowski of Genoa and Valerie Norris of Kingston. Beau was born with four congenital heart defects. He has undergone two surgeries and will soon have a third; surgeries are expected to continue until he reaches adulthood.

Bingo

Time: 7 p.m.

Date: Every Tuesday; next, Nov. 6

Place: Genoa Veterans Home, 311 S. Washington St.

Candlelight Open House

Time: 5 p.m.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 8

Place: Downtown Genoa

More information: 815-784-6961 or genoamainstreet.com

Downtown merchants will be open late and serving refreshments as they introduce holiday items.

The high school drama department offers its fall musical, Cole Porter's "Anything Goes."

Preventing Falls

Time: Noon – 1 p.m. or 6 – 7 p.m.

Date: Monday, Nov. 5

Place: Unlimited Performance Rehabilitation & Sports Medicine

More information: 815-748-8900 or www.kishhospital.org/programs

While many factors contribute to falls, aging does not have to be one of them. Learn the common causes of falling and how to reduce your risk. Open to people at risk of falls as well as caregivers, family members and friends. Registration is required and closes three days before the program date.

Bet on You

Time: 6 – 10 p.m.

Date: Saturday, Nov. 10

Place: St. Mary's Memorial Hall

Tickets: $25 in advance, $30 at the door

More information: kamilla23@comcast.net

A casino night fundraiser for St. Mary's Catholic School. The evening includes casino games and an auction.

Actors portraying generals Grant, Lee, Stuart, Thomas and Custer and Secretary of War Stanton will discuss the progression of the Civil War 150 years ago. Tickets are available at the Sycamore History Museum, 1730 N. Main St., and at the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce, 407 W. State St.

Grandparents Webinar

Time: 10 – 11:30 a.m.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 13

Place: DeKalb County Farm Bureau Conference Center

More information: 815-758-8194 or bmacarus@illinois.edu

Because of longer life expectancies, families today have the potential for long-term relationships among multiple generations. This program discusses the roles of grandparents and strategies to enhance the relationships between grandparents, parents and children. Registration is required and closes at noon Nov. 12.

How to Host Thanksgiving

Time: 3 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 13

Place: University of Illinois Extension, 1350 W. Prairie Drive

Cost: $5

More information: 815-758-8194 or web.extension.illinois.edu/bdo

Regardless of the number of guests, Thanksgiving dinner requires a lot of planning. An Extension nutrition and wellness educator will share ideas for planning, purchasing, thawing and preparing the turkey and offer recipes to round out the Thanksgiving table. Registration is required and closes Nov. 9.

STEM Cafe: 'Making Stuff Cleaner'

Time: 6:30 p.m.

Date: Tuesday, Nov. 13

Place: Cabana Charley's, 1470 S. Peace Road

More information: www.niu.edu/stem

People in attendance will learn about new ways science is reducing energy waste and making things more efficient. An expert from Northern Illinois University will give a casual presentation and lead a discussion. Food and drink will be available for purchase.

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Walk-in Blood Pressure Clinic

Time: 9 – 11 a.m.

Date: Thursdays; next, Nov. 1

Place: KishHealth Family and Specialty Care

A community wellness professional monitors blood pressure weekly. Receive blood pressure information and a tracking card. No registration necessary.

Open Hands Vendor Night

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 8

Place: United Methodist Church, 210 W. Garfield

Vendors such as 1803 Candles, Silpada, Tupperware, Pampered Chef and Thirty One will sell their wares. Proceeds support Open Hands Preschool.